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NACDS Welcomes Biden Administration’s Activation of Federal Program for COVID-19 Vaccinations in Pharmacies Pharmacy group representing regional and national pharmacies: “Trusted local pharmacies are ready to turn vaccine doses into vaccination appointments” as vaccine supply increases
“Today’s announcement is another crucial step forward to helping Americans get back to all we need and love – and we look forward to the program being ramped-up as vaccine supply increases. Trusted local pharmacies are ready to turn vaccine doses into vaccination appointments.
February 2, 2021

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“Here, Ready and Efficient,” Fruth Gets COVID Shots to Arms
To embark on an inspirational hour, ask Fruth Pharmacy President Lynne Fruth, a member of the NACDS Board of Directors, about West Virginia’s success in getting COVID-19 vaccines to patients’ arms. All of her stories contribute to an unmistakable narrative: the priorities of taking care of patients and proving pharmacy’s unique ability to do just that.
January 28, 2021

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NACDS Flu-Vaccination Communications Initiative Selected as Finalist for 2021 Public Affairs Council Advocacy Innovation Communications Award Pharmacy group’s integrated campaign demonstrates heroic work of pharmacy teams, collaborating organizations in helping to prevent twin storm of flu and COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 flu season
Pharmacy group’s integrated campaign demonstrates heroic work of pharmacy teams, collaborating organizations in helping to prevent twin storm of flu and COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 flu season.
January 28, 2021

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Pharmacy Organization – NACDS – Lauds President Biden’s Action on a “National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness” Activation of pharmacy program, commitment to data-driven response, and focus on vaccine confidence among plan’s vision
Activation of pharmacy program, commitment to data-driven response, and focus on vaccine confidence among plan’s vision.
January 21, 2021

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Pharmacy Organization – NACDS – Issues Statement on President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 Plan NACDS appreciates President-elect Biden’s pledge to “fully activate the pharmacies across this country to get the vaccinations into more arms as quickly as possible.”
“Pharmacies and pharmacy teams are ‘all in’ to help all Americans overcome this pandemic and get back to what we need and what we love. It remains our top priority to provide safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations, efficiently and equitably. "
January 15, 2021

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New NACDS Ad Highlights Pharmacies’ Key Role in Providing COVID-19 Vaccinations Efficiently and Equitably Conservatively, pharmacies can meet demand for 100 million vaccinations in one month when such supply is available
NACDS has released a new ad that says “it’s time to end this pandemic once and for all” and that “as vaccines become available, pharmacies are prepared to help reopen America.”
January 14, 2021

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NACDS Highlights Members’ Valuable Health and Wellness Services and Consumer Focus in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report In confronting COVID, pharmacies have lived up to the pledge to serve Americans with “lights on, doors open”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s high-profile “State of American Business” report and event include insights about the NACDS memberships’ vital role in serving Americans throughout the pandemic and beyond.
January 13, 2021

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Personal Thoughts on the Events of This Week
Members of the NACDS staff team requested my personal thoughts about the events in our nation's capital on Wednesday, January 6. The following is the text of an email that I sent to the entire NACDS staff team on Thursday, January 7, which I would like to share with the NACDS membership as well.
January 8, 2021

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NACDS 2021 Pharmacy Outlook in Chain Drug Review
An op-ed by NACDS' Steve Anderson about pharmacies' preparation, role, strategies, responsibilities and barriers heading into 2021.
January 6, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: Leverage Pharmacy to Distribute COVID Vaccine Efficiently & Broadly
Two national news stories supporting pharmacy vaccine distribution.
January 5, 2021

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NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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